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Ternary — (from Latin ternarius ) can mean:* Ternary complex, a complex formed by the interaction of three molecules * Ternary compound, a type of chemical compound * Ternary computer, a computer using a ternary numeral system * Ternary form, a form used… … Wikipedia

Ternary — Ter na*ry, a. [L. ternarius, fr. terni. See {Tern}, a.] 1. Proceeding by threes; consisting of three; as, the ternary number was anciently esteemed a symbol of perfection, and held in great veneration. [1913 Webster] 2. (Chem.) Containing, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

ternary — (adj.) early 15c., from L.L. ternarius consisting of three, from terni three by three, from ter thrice, which is related to tres three (see THREE (Cf. three)) … Etymology dictionary

ternary — ► ADJECTIVE 1) composed of three parts. 2) Mathematics using three as a base. ORIGIN Latin ternarius, from terni three at once … English terms dictionary

ternary — [tʉr′nə rē] adj. [ME &LT; L ternarius &LT; terni, three each &LT; tres,THREE] 1. made up of three parts or things; threefold; triple 2. third in order or rank 3. Chem. of or containing three different atoms, elements, radicals, etc. 4. Math. a) … English World dictionary

ternary — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin ternarius, from terni three each; akin to Latin tres three more at three Date: 15th century 1. a. of, relating to, or proceeding by threes b. having three elements, parts, or divisions c. arranged… … New Collegiate Dictionary

ternary — adj. 1 composed of three parts. 2 Math. using three as a base (ternary scale). Phrases and idioms: ternary form Mus. the form of a movement in which the first subject is repeated after an interposed second subject in a related key. Etymology: ME… … Useful english dictionary

ternary — 1. adjective a) Made up of three things; treble, triadic, triple, triplex Perhaps the prettiest number system of all ... is the balanced ternary notation b) Arranged in groups of three … Wiktionary